“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”

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On the recordFebruary 15, 2018
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 5, line 12, insert after ``barrier or'' the following: ``, in the case of a barrier, the removal of which requires additional time as a result of circumstances beyond the control of the owner or operator, fails''. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 736, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Speier) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from California.
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Democratic · California
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